I got thes strings opened them up and was amazed at how they looked. Took the GHS string off and started restringing my guitar got them all on started tuning then it happened before i got it all tuned 2 strings popped, not at the same plces either. DONT BUY THESE STRINGS

These strings are the best strings in the history of strings. They sound really good and they stand out beautifully. The only problem is depending on how you pluck them and how well you take care of them, the red coating could come off, but don't let that get you. Buy these strings, it'll be worth the $ you spend. But seriously take really good of these strings, because if you do, they'll last for several months. Maybe several years, if you're lucky.

DR makes the best strings out there. And these coloured ones are something special. The colour can wear off if you really play but it does not affect the feel of the sting or the sound. It is not the coating either. It's just the colour.

Usually when I buy guitar strings I hear about them from my friends or the other guitarist in my band. I went out on a limb to get these guitar strings, not only because they're red but because of the coating also. They were definately made and packaged in the underworld because I play the HELL out of these things. Even though they're light you can tune the devils down without getting that buzz that everyone hates, also they stay fresh and looking good, Ive had them on my guitar for almost 4 months now. All in all these strings are probably the best DR strings out yet, and dirt cheap at that. Buy em, you wont be disappointed!

I don't normally write reviews, but I felt that buyers should be aware of these strings. They start out great, they sound good and are very smooth. After about a week I noticed that the coating was wearing off where I picked. Then the coating started to wear off at the frets which left gaps on the strings that are VERY rough on the fingers.